Now available in trade paper from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes a reimagining of the beloved Sleeping Beauty tale. --Julie Lessman, award-winning author Sweet historical medieval romance Part of the Dericott series: Book 1: Court of Swans
Book 2: Castle of Refuge
Book 3: Veil of Winter
Book 4: Fortress of Snow Book length: 85,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs.
When it comes to happily-ever-afters, Melanie Dickerson is the undisputed queen.
Will her emotions lead her into her true identity, or will they undermine her ability to work with Gerard and to save her people, who desperately need her help? In this dazzling and romantic story, New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson takes the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale to satisfying new heights.
Her greatest challenge may be to overcome the voices of disapproval and accusation from her childhood.
Pursued by her enemy\'s guards over mountainous terrain, they must also battle the deadly Winter elements.
But her desperate situation forces her to accept his aid.
However, thinking the stranger was trying to kiss her, the princess immediately distrusts him.
When he arrives to find she has been near death for days, he manages to revive her.
In England, the young knight Sir Gerard has a vision from God instructing him to help Elyce on her quest.
Instead, she chooses to feign her death and flee to Prague to beg King Wenceslaus to help save her people.
In the mountains near France, the medieval Princess Elyce is being forced to marry, thus forming an alliance that will enrich her father but enslave her kingdom.
Now available in trade paper from New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes a reimagining of the beloved Sleeping Beauty tale
